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Kung Fu Panda 4 is a 2024 American animated martial arts comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. It is the fourth installment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise and the sequel to Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016). The film was directed by Mike Mitchell, co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine, written by Darren Lemke and ...
Mar 31, 2024 · This is the first time that Universal is distributing a Kung Fu Panda film — previous installments were distributed by Paramount and 20th Century Fox. The studio reportedly gave the film...
- Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine
- Jack Black
Mar 8, 2024 · Kung Fu Panda 4: Directed by Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine. With Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman. After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit ...
- Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine
- 2024-03-29
- Animation, Action, Adventure
- Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen
- Overview
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- Voice cast
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is a 2024 computer-animated action/comedy film and is the third sequel in the Kung Fu Panda franchise. It was produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. It was directed Mike Mitchell and Stephanie Ma Stine. Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, and Ian McShane reprised their roles from the previous films, joined by Awkwafina, Ke Huy Quan, Ronny Chieng, Lori Tan Chinn, and Viola Davis.
The film was released on March 8, 2024 in the United States.
Synopses
Official synopsis from DreamWorks: CinemaCon 2023 announcement: From Jack Black during the CinemaCon panel:
Summary
One night, on top of a mountain, Tai Lung somehow returns. Sometime later, Po is stopping an evil stingray before helping his dads open their new restaurant. While there, Shifu wants to talk with Po. At the Jade Palace, he tells Po that he must advance to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, meaning that he won't be the Dragon Warrior anymore, much to the latter's disappointment. The next day, Po is struggling to choose candidates, much to Shifu's anger. He later spots a thief named Zhen trying to steal some ancient weapons from kung fu past. He easily defeats her and sends her to prison, but soon hears of Tai Lung's return. Thanks to a clue from Zhen, he finds out that Tai Lung is in fact not back, but someone has been portraying him. She tells him that the person who shape shifted into Tai Lung is The Chameleon, and that if he wants to stop her, he'll need her help. Reluctant at first, but wanting to go on one last adventure as Dragon Warrior, Po heads to Juniper City with Zhen. Meanwhile, Ping and Li, terrified of what might happen to their son, trail behind them. At Juniper City, they are arrested as Po finds out Zhen is a wanted criminal. They escape to the Den of Thieves where Zhen reunites with Han, who allows them to stay in the Den for a bit, but wants them gone the next day. Soon, Po and Zhen head to the Chameleon's lair to take her down. However, it's revealed that Zhen works for her, betraying Po's trust. He escapes, but without the Staff of Wisdom. When he asks Zhen to give it back, it's revealed to be the Chameleon in disguise, who sends him off a cliff. With the staff, the Chameleon makes a spiritual doorway to summon every martial arts master to steal their kung fu, including Tai Lung, Lord Shen, and Kai. Zhen, seeing the horrible mistake she's made, decides to run away from her for good. Meanwhile, Po talks with his dads, telling them that he's afraid of change. Ping tells him that he was afraid of change too, but also says that if things didn't change, he wouldn't be a father. This gives Po the encouragement to stop Chameleon once and for all. Po and Zhen bump into each other. She tries to stop him from getting killed, leading to a duel between the both of them. Realizing she can't change his mind, she gives him a tearful hug before he goes to face Chameleon. Zhen manages to convince the Den of Thieves to help her out in saving Po. Meanwhile, Tai Lung finds out Po lost the Staff of Wisdom, causing him to lose even more faith in Po than he did originally. Po tries to face off against the Chameleon, getting his staff back. Just when Chameleon tries to get in the final blow, Zhen intervenes. Chameleon transforms into a hybrid of multiple creatures, and the three of them have a fight all around the room. Zhen falls due to the rubble, while Chameleon changes into Po, whom the real Po faces. However, Chameleon traps him in a cage. Putting his trust in Zhen, he gives her the Staff of Wisdom, which she uses to give the kung fu back to every master that Chameleon stole from. Not accepting defeat easily, the latter tries to kill Po again, but is quickly defeated. Realizing that he was wrong about Po, Tai Lung finally gives his respect and acknowledges him as the Dragon Warrior. Po opens a spiritual doorway and sends all the masters back to the Spirit Realm, with Tai Lung taking the Chameleon with him. Back at the Valley of Peace, Zhen is ready to go back to prison, but Po decides to choose her as the next Dragon Warrior, shocking both Shifu and herself. While she believes she doesn't deserve to be the Dragon Warrior, Po gives her some advice. In a mid-credits scene, Po, along with the Furious Five, Tigress, Monkey, Mantis, Viper, and Crane, help Zhen train to become the next Dragon Warrior.
•Jack Black as Po the panda, the film and franchise's main protagonist
•Awkwafina as Zhen the corsac fox, a thief who helps Po to defeat the Chameleon
•Dustin Hoffman as Master Shifu, a red panda and Po's kung fu teacher
•Bryan Cranston as Li the panda, Po's birth father
•James Hong as Mr. Ping the goose, Po's adoptive father
•Viola Davis as The Chameleon, the film's main antagonist
To promote the film, a giant Po balloon was featured in the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2023. The balloon was constructed from more than 1,000 yards of fabric, and it featured Po in a flying side kick.
On December 13, 2023, the first official trailer released.
Mar 5, 2024 · March 8, 2024. Director. Mike Mitchell , Stephanie Stine. Cast. Jack Black , Viola Davis , Awkwafina , Dustin Hoffman , Ke Huy Quan , James Hong , Bryan Cranston , Ian McShane. Main Genre....
Kung Fu Panda 4 is directed by Mike Mitchell (DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls, Shrek Forever After) and produced by Rebecca Huntley (DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys). The film’s co-director is Stephanie Ma Stine (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power).
Feb 12, 2024 · The Kung Fu Panda 4 release date is March 8, 2024. Although the expansion of the Kung Fu Panda franchise has continued through TV shows, the confirmation that Kung Fu Panda 4 was in development by DreamWorks Animation was unexpected.
